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Senior Compensation Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the DOL's compensation management SOC classification, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify a prevailing wage through a Labor Condition Application before USCIS can approve your petition.
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The Executive and Equity Compensation Manager serves as a key subject matter expert responsible for the administration, governance, analysis, and ongoing support of the Company's executive and equity compensation programs. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Payroll, Tax, Treasury, senior leadership, and external service providers to ensure executive and equity compensation programs are administered effectively, remain compliant with applicable regulations, and align with the Company's compensation philosophy and business objectives.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Support the design, analysis, modeling, and evaluation of executive compensation programs.
- Serve as the primary administrator for equity compensation programs, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of equity awards, including grant processing, vesting events, distributions, terminations, corporate actions, participant transactions, and related reporting and compliance activities.
- Develop and deliver executive and equity compensation communications, training, and educational materials, and respond to participant inquiries regarding compensation programs and equity plans.
- Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of employee and equity data within company and stock administration systems, including reconciling and monitoring equity share pool balances in partnership with Accounting, Treasury, and Payroll.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Payroll, Legal, Finance, Tax, and HR, on executive or equity compensation matters.
- Lead cross-functional projects supporting enhancements to equity administration, executive compensation programs, reporting capabilities, and governance processes.
- Prepare reports, analyses, presentations, and other materials for internal stakeholders, senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and the Management Development and Compensation Committee, and respond to ad hoc, audit, and external requests.
- Manage the ongoing relationship with the Company’s equity administration platform (Fidelity) and other external service providers.
- Support executive compensation governance and disclosure activities, including preparation of Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5), executive compensation disclosures, and annual proxy statement materials.
- Support the development and maintenance of processes, controls, and compliance programs related to SOX requirements, internal controls, and insider trading governance, including blackout periods, pre-clearance requirements, and participant communications.
- Support compliance with US and international tax regulations related to equity compensation programs, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness, operational efficiency, participant understanding, and compliance outcomes.
- Provide broader support for executive compensation programs, including executive offer development, compensation modeling, and annual executive compensation planning activities.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications (Minimum Required):
- Education level: Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience administering a variety of equity compensation programs across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience supporting executive compensation disclosures and regulatory filings, including proxy statement disclosures and Section 16 reporting.
- Working knowledge of U.S. and international tax considerations related to executive and equity compensation.
- Strong commitment to confidentiality, data privacy, and compliance, including GDPR requirements.
- Experience supporting processes, systems, and controls in a SOX-compliant environment.
- Demonstration of a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Ability to interact with employees and executives at all levels.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
Experience (Minimum Required):
5+ years of relevant compensation experience including executive compensation and equity administration.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), preferred.
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation (Level 2 or 3), preferred.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Work Environment:
- Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
- Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying, or moving of objects, including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Varied hours may be required.
This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work within our Durham headquarters 3 days each week.
Pay Range: $105,000-$125,000 (The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity)
Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2026
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.
Job Overview:
The Executive and Equity Compensation Manager serves as a key subject matter expert responsible for the administration, governance, analysis, and ongoing support of the Company's executive and equity compensation programs. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Payroll, Tax, Treasury, senior leadership, and external service providers to ensure executive and equity compensation programs are administered effectively, remain compliant with applicable regulations, and align with the Company's compensation philosophy and business objectives.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Support the design, analysis, modeling, and evaluation of executive compensation programs.
- Serve as the primary administrator for equity compensation programs, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of equity awards, including grant processing, vesting events, distributions, terminations, corporate actions, participant transactions, and related reporting and compliance activities.
- Develop and deliver executive and equity compensation communications, training, and educational materials, and respond to participant inquiries regarding compensation programs and equity plans.
- Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of employee and equity data within company and stock administration systems, including reconciling and monitoring equity share pool balances in partnership with Accounting, Treasury, and Payroll.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Payroll, Legal, Finance, Tax, and HR, on executive or equity compensation matters.
- Lead cross-functional projects supporting enhancements to equity administration, executive compensation programs, reporting capabilities, and governance processes.
- Prepare reports, analyses, presentations, and other materials for internal stakeholders, senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and the Management Development and Compensation Committee, and respond to ad hoc, audit, and external requests.
- Manage the ongoing relationship with the Company’s equity administration platform (Fidelity) and other external service providers.
- Support executive compensation governance and disclosure activities, including preparation of Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5), executive compensation disclosures, and annual proxy statement materials.
- Support the development and maintenance of processes, controls, and compliance programs related to SOX requirements, internal controls, and insider trading governance, including blackout periods, pre-clearance requirements, and participant communications.
- Support compliance with US and international tax regulations related to equity compensation programs, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness, operational efficiency, participant understanding, and compliance outcomes.
- Provide broader support for executive compensation programs, including executive offer development, compensation modeling, and annual executive compensation planning activities.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications (Minimum Required):
- Education level: Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience administering a variety of equity compensation programs across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience supporting executive compensation disclosures and regulatory filings, including proxy statement disclosures and Section 16 reporting.
- Working knowledge of U.S. and international tax considerations related to executive and equity compensation.
- Strong commitment to confidentiality, data privacy, and compliance, including GDPR requirements.
- Experience supporting processes, systems, and controls in a SOX-compliant environment.
- Demonstration of a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Ability to interact with employees and executives at all levels.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
Experience (Minimum Required):
5+ years of relevant compensation experience including executive compensation and equity administration.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), preferred.
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation (Level 2 or 3), preferred.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Work Environment:
- Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
- Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying, or moving of objects, including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Varied hours may be required.
This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work within our Durham headquarters 3 days each week.
Pay Range: $105,000-$125,000 (The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity)
Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2026
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Compensation Manager
Verify your degree field matches
Compensation management sits at the intersection of HR and finance, so a degree in a loosely related field like general business can trigger an RFE. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code and confirm your transcript aligns with the stated educational requirements before applying.
Target employers with dedicated total rewards teams
Companies large enough to run a standalone compensation function are far more likely to sponsor than those where the role doubles as generalist HR. Search Migrate Mate's H-1B employer data to find companies that have filed for this specific occupation code.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL wage level for your metro area before filing your LCA. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself using the correct SOC code so you can negotiate from an informed position and spot underbid offers early.
Request premium processing before your start date
Standard H-1B processing can run several months, which creates onboarding delays for roles requiring immediate access to payroll systems and equity data. Ask your employer to file USCIS Form I-907 for premium processing so adjudication completes within 15 business days.
Document your international compensation work explicitly
If you've managed global pay structures, equity plans, or cross-border benchmarking, include those specifics in your support letter. USCIS looks for evidence that the role requires specialized expertise, and international scope strengthens the specialty occupation argument for this position.
Clarify E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
H-1B employment is only lawful at the specific employer and worksite listed on your approved petition. Confirm your prospective employer is enrolled in E-Verify and that the worksite on the LCA matches where you'll actually work, especially in hybrid or multi-location arrangements.
H-1B Visa Senior Compensation Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Compensation Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Compensation management is classified under a specific SOC code that DOL and USCIS recognize as requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human resources, finance, or business administration. The employer must demonstrate the position routinely requires that degree level, not just that it's preferred. Roles with generic degree requirements or where any bachelor's qualifies can face RFEs.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for compensation roles?
Large employers with dedicated total rewards or compensation functions, including major technology companies, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and multinational corporations, are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this title. You can search employers by their H-1B filing history for compensation-specific roles on Migrate Mate, which filters results by occupation code and employer rather than relying on self-reported sponsorship willingness.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Senior Compensation Managers?
Before filing the LCA, your employer must certify your salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for the Senior Compensation Manager SOC code in your specific metro area. Wage levels run from Level I through Level IV, and a senior title typically maps to Level III or IV. You can verify the applicable wage yourself using the OFLC Wage Search before you receive a written offer.
Can a Senior Compensation Manager change employers while on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your new employer files a new H-1B petition before your current authorized stay expires and you've been lawfully employed for at least 180 days, you can start the new role as soon as the petition is received by USCIS. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 covering the compensation manager position at their specific worksite.
Does remote or hybrid work affect an H-1B petition for this role?
Yes. The LCA must list every worksite where you'll perform work, including your home address if you work remotely. For Senior Compensation Managers who travel to multiple offices or work a hybrid schedule across different metro areas, the employer may need to post LCA notices at each location and certify prevailing wages for each area. Failing to list a worksite can create compliance issues during a DOL audit.